Update
Posted 01-17-2010 at 08:07 AM by clancythecamper
Wow ~ it's been awhile since I updated so, here goes~~~
I hit my first landing point at about 1 year out at about 145lbs. This was much lower than I had expected although I liked it
I maintained this until March of 09 when I lost my Dad at which time I dipped a few to 142 but then bounced up to 156. This was a bit confusing since I really don't feel my eating habits changed significantly although my walking may have slacked off during this time. My weight has pretty much stabilized at 156 and I am living what I consider a pretty normal life. (If you know me, you know this is a relative term
) I eat three meals a day and grab a snack when I need one (my blood sugar drops if I don't eat a few snacks) I do try to stick to protein and fruit and maybe pretzels if I want something salty. My mainstays are Chobani yogurt, cottage cheese and fruit, sugar free chocolate cook pudding, pretzels and rice cakes. The rice cakes are my go to when I'm around sweets as they are my weakness and the rice cakes keep me on track.
I had issues with drinking for a long time post op but have managed to up my fluid intake to good levels. I can also eat most anything I want now although there are foods I avoid, such as pasta, most breads, most cereals and 99% of desserts (unless they are sugarfree and then only small portions)
I have learned to anticipate what will make me dump or
and have only gotten really sick 2-3 times in the past year. I really don't like dumping, so I have learned that those foods just aren't worth it. Ironically, cereal, especially shredded wheat, knocks me out ~ I call it a carb coma ~ so when I can't sleep I have a small serving of shredded wheat with warm milk and then I usually sleep thru the night.
Post op I did have some changes with my labs. My liver enzymes were elevated at about 1 year postop and then slowly came back to normal at about 2 1/2 years out. Also, my WBC was elevated at about 18 mos out and just came back to normal this month. I don't know that these are related to WLS, it's just what I experienced. I was also told I was at risk for Osteoporosis after my first bone density scan so I am trying to be sure to follow the rules for vitamins, supplements, and weight bearing exercises. Osteoporosis doesn't run in my family, so I think my decreased absorption may have an impact here ~ if you're a newby and reading this ~ TAKE YOUR SUPPLEMENTS!!!!
What I enjoy most about my weight loss? Not being exhausted all the time. Being able to find cute clothes at great prices ~ love going to thrift stores to score great clothes for $4-$5. Looking average in a crowd. Not worrying about fitting in seating, or breaking a chair! I love to sit all curled up, knees to my chest, or cross legged. I get a kick out of curling up in a chair and there's room for the dog and the cat too.
I'm still getting used to my body size ~ spatial relationships, what sizes fit and which ones don't. I'm still experimenting with styles of clothes, hair, makeup, etc but that's fun
What do I miss most about being big? Hiding. I was hiding inside "Big Debbie" and now I'm kinda exposed. I have to face life for what it is now but I'm in a good place emotionally to do that now. That was a big process for me and a huge hurdle that I am happy to have crossed.
Well, that's all for now ~ I'm sure it was more than enough LOL ~ but I remember wondering what my life would really be like in the future 2-3 years ago so I wanted to let you have a glimpse into my experience.
Wishing you all success, both in life and weight loss.
I hit my first landing point at about 1 year out at about 145lbs. This was much lower than I had expected although I liked it
I maintained this until March of 09 when I lost my Dad at which time I dipped a few to 142 but then bounced up to 156. This was a bit confusing since I really don't feel my eating habits changed significantly although my walking may have slacked off during this time. My weight has pretty much stabilized at 156 and I am living what I consider a pretty normal life. (If you know me, you know this is a relative term
) I eat three meals a day and grab a snack when I need one (my blood sugar drops if I don't eat a few snacks) I do try to stick to protein and fruit and maybe pretzels if I want something salty. My mainstays are Chobani yogurt, cottage cheese and fruit, sugar free chocolate cook pudding, pretzels and rice cakes. The rice cakes are my go to when I'm around sweets as they are my weakness and the rice cakes keep me on track. I had issues with drinking for a long time post op but have managed to up my fluid intake to good levels. I can also eat most anything I want now although there are foods I avoid, such as pasta, most breads, most cereals and 99% of desserts (unless they are sugarfree and then only small portions)
I have learned to anticipate what will make me dump or
and have only gotten really sick 2-3 times in the past year. I really don't like dumping, so I have learned that those foods just aren't worth it. Ironically, cereal, especially shredded wheat, knocks me out ~ I call it a carb coma ~ so when I can't sleep I have a small serving of shredded wheat with warm milk and then I usually sleep thru the night.Post op I did have some changes with my labs. My liver enzymes were elevated at about 1 year postop and then slowly came back to normal at about 2 1/2 years out. Also, my WBC was elevated at about 18 mos out and just came back to normal this month. I don't know that these are related to WLS, it's just what I experienced. I was also told I was at risk for Osteoporosis after my first bone density scan so I am trying to be sure to follow the rules for vitamins, supplements, and weight bearing exercises. Osteoporosis doesn't run in my family, so I think my decreased absorption may have an impact here ~ if you're a newby and reading this ~ TAKE YOUR SUPPLEMENTS!!!!
What I enjoy most about my weight loss? Not being exhausted all the time. Being able to find cute clothes at great prices ~ love going to thrift stores to score great clothes for $4-$5. Looking average in a crowd. Not worrying about fitting in seating, or breaking a chair! I love to sit all curled up, knees to my chest, or cross legged. I get a kick out of curling up in a chair and there's room for the dog and the cat too.
I'm still getting used to my body size ~ spatial relationships, what sizes fit and which ones don't. I'm still experimenting with styles of clothes, hair, makeup, etc but that's fun
What do I miss most about being big? Hiding. I was hiding inside "Big Debbie" and now I'm kinda exposed. I have to face life for what it is now but I'm in a good place emotionally to do that now. That was a big process for me and a huge hurdle that I am happy to have crossed.
Well, that's all for now ~ I'm sure it was more than enough LOL ~ but I remember wondering what my life would really be like in the future 2-3 years ago so I wanted to let you have a glimpse into my experience.
Wishing you all success, both in life and weight loss.
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Great update!! Thanks for the input.Posted 01-17-2010 at 08:51 AM by DocSanae
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Thanks! Your insight will help us (the newbies) and you are so right about the hiding inside the 'Big_____'.....thanks again!!! LexiePosted 01-17-2010 at 11:57 AM by Namma
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